Jonathan Eichenholz was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with autism. His parents nicknamed him “Houdini” because of his propensity to escape from home, school and even his car seat while in traffic. One afternoon when he was 5, Jonathan, who was fascinated with water, slipped out of the family’s Orange County home and into a neighbor’s yard. The neighbor spotted the boy floating face down in …

Waiting lists in the North East and North Cumbria are at their highest in five years, data shows.

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 2 September.

MAYFIELD — A Luzerne County-based school serving students who are autistic is the largest occupant of a large Upvalley commercial building.

With waiting lists for autism diagnoses soaring, Lydia Veljanovski meets the neurodivergent adults who wish they’d learned why they’re ‘different’ far earlier in life

A Florida special needs teacher was charged with child abuse for allegedly putting a young child with autism in a chokehold while she was reading to a

School season is in full swing across Central Florida, but for parents of children with autism, it’s more than buying new clothes and supplies.

Summer break can disrupt the routines of kids with autism and it could make going back to school, challenging.

United States New Jersey Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis and Therapeutics Market size was valued at USD 3548 54 Million in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 5034 12 Million by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 4 49 from …

Christine McGuinness is among the speakers at the event at Leeds International Festival of Ideas.

A team of researchers from multiple universities has recently developed a system that identifies genetic markers of autism in brain images.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be a very challenging condition for families and professionals involved in the care and support of individuals on the spectrum. Against this backdrop, the Social Justice department, the Kerala Social Security Mission (KSSM) which implements the State Initiative on Disabilities, and the Child Development Centre (CDC) at Government Medical College here have together brought out a comprehensive ‘Resource book on Autism Spectrum Disorders.’

Molecular Psychiatry – The multifaceted role of mitochondria in autism spectrum disorder

Researchers at the University of Limerick have developed an AI chatbot to improve the physical health of people with autism.

Jonathan Eichenholz was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with autism. His parents nicknamed him “Houdini” because of his propensity to escape from home, school and even his car seat while in traff…

IPOH: A swimming coach swam continuously for 12 hours to raise funds for the National Autism Society of Malaysia (Nasom).

The family vacation is going down the tubes…

LAKEWOOD, Ohio — The first time stay-and-home dad Thomas “Fletcher” Kildren put on his virtual reality headset, he was blown away.
Immersed by technology …

Study found that tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons can enhance social interactions and self-esteem in autistic adults, offering a supportive and structured environment that helps alleviate social challenges.

AI machine learning can predict Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) risk in children under 24 months old with nearly 80% accuracy.

AI machine learning can predict Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) risk in children under 24 months old with nearly 80% accuracy.

AI machine learning can predict Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) risk in children under 24 months old with nearly 80% accuracy.

AI machine learning can predict Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) risk in children under 24 months old with nearly 80% accuracy.

US News: A teacher in Volusia County with 36 years of experience faces a felony charge of child abuse after allegedly restraining a 3-year-old autistic student

A new study reveals that autistic individuals have superior abilities in visual memory and certain aspects of mental imagery, with other imagery skills being on par with non-autistic individuals, highlighting unique cognitive strengths in autism.

A 59-year-old teacher at Forest Lake Elementary in Volusia County was arrested on Saturday for allegedly using her legs to put a 3-year-old student in a headlock during class.

A Dallas couple is speaking out after their four-year-old autistic daughter was left alone on a school bus for up to seven hours.

When the two teams opened their ingredient bags to start the fourth annual Battle of the Chefs on July 27, they were faced with creating a dish in 45 minutes using animal crackers, pork, kimchi, Mongolian sweet barbecue sauce, fresh corn, canned fried apples and a rutabaga. Both teams apparently[Read More…]

Sheriff Prummell Unveils New Autism Awareness Vehicles

ASAN August Newsletter Dear friend, We’ve been busy this month diving into policy and preparing for the work to come. Check out what we’ve been working on this month! This month sailed by in a flash, and we’re grateful to everyone who joined us for our Whale Acoustics event! In…

KINGSTON, N.Y. — “Hops for Happiness,” an event benefiting the Center for Spectrum Services, will take place Sunday, Nov. 3, an announcement said. The event will run from 2 to 6 p.m. at…

Background and objectives

This study aimed to explore the frequency of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and associated risk factors among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Method…

Background and objectives

This study aimed to explore the frequency of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and associated risk factors among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Method…

Star Wars Outlaws contains a robot trope that autistic players may be all too familiar with, but it’s handled with grace.

The Littleton Public Schools District is now under a U.S. Department of Justice investigation in connection with the alleged abuse of students with autism by a former bus aide.

The program meets weekly during September and October.

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) introduced a bill Friday aimed at addressing the underdiagnosis and late diagnosis of autism in women and girls. Along with GOP Reps. Claudia Tenney (N.Y.) and Brian Fitzp…

“This isn’t just important to me as Sheriff and protecting everybody in the community, but it’s also personal,” said Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell.

The program, known as the Community Autism Program, gives officers strategies to better handle situations involving people with autism.

“There’s a sensation of, ‘I’m safe being who I am.'”

The My Autism Ally Acceptance Walk is FREE and takes place on Sunday, Sep 8th from noon – 3 pm at the Allen County Fairgrounds.

A 4-year-old boy is missing in northeast Grand Rapids and police are asking for any help in finding him.

A live TV news station covering breaking news and traffic for Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Southern Colorado with a strong investigative team

Autism Testing 4 Kids (AT4K) has raised $2.5 million, according to public documents.  The Grapevine, Texas-based company specializes in and

The entrepreneur and artist has collaborated with the luxury silk brand Kumi Kookoon to create her capsule collection, Kumi KøøBuu

The Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office announced that a man has been sentenced to prison after he was found guilty of kidnapping a teen with autism in 2016.

The sales of the dog treats will benefit autism services at ELIJA, as well as services provided by the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless.

Silberman, author of “Neurotribes,” has long advocated for autism and neurodiversity rights

The National Autism Association said 26 children with autism have wandered and drowned this summer, with three fatalities happening just this week.

Launch a Workplace Giving Program with Autism Speaks CanadaToronto, ON, Canada, Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Imagine the power of an entire workforce rallying together to make a difference. Autism Speaks Canada is inviting companies to make this vision a reality by launching a workplace giving program that empowers employees to contribute to a cause close to their hearts. Through payroll deductions and matched gifts, your company can create a national impact for the 1 in 50 children and you

A new method diagnosing autism re-analyzes MRI scans via AI to detect the movements of proteins, nutrients and other processes in the brain that may indicate the condition

This summer’s measles outbreak is largely affecting unvaccinated children in the Somali community, the Minnesota Department of Health said.

Maranda’s friends at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services share tips to help families with autistic children navigate back-to-school season. (Sponsored)

Lewisburg, WV (WOAY)- Many parents in our viewing area know the challenges of raising a child with autism.  In the more rural parts of the state, these pare

The founder of the organization stopped by our studio to talk more about the program and how the organization is helping parents of kids with autism.

A Florida special needs teacher has been arrested after a photo showed her placing a 3-year-old student with autism in a “choke hold,” authorities said.

The Belleville Police Department’s Blue Envelope Program can help people with Autism Spectrum Disorder during traffic stops — here’s how.

By Kami-Leigh Agard In part two of my interview with Rewired for Autism, we take a deep dive into a very taxing debate—to vax or not to vax? Since 2008, Rewired For Autism, a network of power movers in NYS’ real estate, construction and design communities, have funded just under $2M to numerous autism-centric grassroots

We talked with Lauren Ratcliff, the author of ‘Lipstick and Autism: Not All Days are Rosy and Pink.’

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) now recognizes the City of La Quinta as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC).

Families in High Point will soon have a new resource.

The program is open to anyone with autism and will likely take place Sunday afternoons…

The program is open to anyone with autism and will likely take place Sunday afternoons…

The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles recently unveiled the Blue Envelope Program. The program intends to make routine traffic stop interactions between drivers on the autism spectrum and law enforcement officers easier.

Some of My Favorite Summer Places Feel Perilous When People Flout Leash Laws

The parents of a Dallas ISD preschooler are outraged that their non-verbal 4-year-old was left alone on a hot school bus for hours.

LOWELL — For many children, summer camp is a time of outdoor play, activities, adventures and friendships. But for 7-year-old Dawson Connolly, bullying by camp counselors was the unscheduled and un…

Some people compare life to a card game. The saying goes “Life isn’t determined by the cards you were dealt, but how you play your hand.”

Researchers have developed a system that detects genetic markers of autism in brain images with 89-95% accuracy, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment.

Local Author Writes Book About Living With Autism

A multi-university research team co-led by University of Virginia engineering professor Gustavo K. Rohde has developed a system that can spot genetic markers of autism in brain images with 89 to 95% accuracy.

ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Alamo Police Department is launching a new initiative that aims to better serve people with autism. Authorities are now offering autism cards, a card that will al…

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds—as measured by levels of gender-conforming play—may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems …

The Business Research Company’s Global Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis Market Size, Share And Growth Analysis For 2024-2033

Federal prosecutors said he shared the explicit images on the Kik Messenger app.

Hoboken police were seeking a missing woman with autism in her 20s, they said late Tuesday.

A Florida teacher is facing child abuse charges after deputies said she placed a 3-year-old autistic student in a “chokehold.”

Applied behavior analysis (ABA)  and autism diagnosis provider, Soar Autism Center, has clinched $19.3 million in a funding round. The provider was

A new study reveals that gender nonconforming play behavior in 7-year-olds is associated with increased behavioral difficulties, including autistic traits in girls and peer relationship issues in boys.

When a provider refers a child to be tested for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it begins a diagnosis process that can take more than a year to complete. Unfortunately, the family’s need for help can’t be put on hold.Understanding this, the MetroHealth Autism and Neurobehavior Clinic is partnering with Milestones Autism Resources to bring the Mi…

Fort Bend County offers resources for families of people with cognitive disabilities.

A new study suggests that the classic role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons could be a powerful tool for building social connections among autistic adults.

A large study has found that pregnant women who followed a healthy diet had 22% lower odds of having children with autism and fewer social communication difficulties in their children, highlighting a potential link between prenatal diet and autism risk.

TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For children born preterm, the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised, with Follow-Up (M-CHAT-R/F) has…

Unique database of medical, behavioral and genetic data can help identify best diagnosis and treatment approaches for people on the spectrum.

Tulsa Police are searching for a missing autistic child.

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — An old religious facility on 4.5 acres that’s been abandoned for the past 15 years will soon see new life. The old church, which was once a grocery store many …

A family is grieving after another young autistic child drowned in Putnam County on Tuesday afternoon.

A Central Florida teacher was taken to jail after deputies said she placed a 3-year-old boy with autism in a “chokehold” last week.

An Ocala woman faces charges of child neglect after officers say she kept an autistic child in her custody in unsanitary conditions and regularly failed to provide him with food or medicine.

It was apparent the boy was in “distress,” according to cops. His face was “turning red as he was crying and screaming while attempting to free himself from Otero’s legs,” the affidavit said.

KETTERING, Ohio (WDTN) — A Kettering man is back from a big bike trip that took him out of the country, and he’s already preparing for his next ride. Twenty-four-year-old Theo Hale work…

All proceeds from the event will go to helping those with autism and promote autism awareness.

Langhorne’s iconic amusement park is being recognized by The New York Times for its autism accessible features.